The impact of implementing ISO/IEC 17025-2005 and its role in improving the performance of the laboratories of Sudanese Standards and Metrology Organization

Abstract

The aim of this research is to know the impact of implementing ISO/IEC17025-2005 standards and its role in improving the performance of the laboratories of Sudanese Standards and Metrology Organization. The study population consisted of the personal from all department of SSMO. The researcher used descriptive approach and system of statistical analysis and Chi-square to calculate the assumptions of statistical significance in the analysis of the questionnaire, which was distributed to a random sample of members of the laboratories of Sudanese Standards and Metrology organization (SSMO). The analysis of the results showed that there are statistical significance indicators for implementation of ISO 17025-2005 in the laboratories Sudanese Standards and Metrology organization. Also the implementation of ISO/IEC 17025-2005 in the laboratories of Sudanese Standards and Metrology organization led to the optimal use of resources and the awareness of senior management of the ISO system helped them in the process of evaluation and measurement the system, this leads to achievement of intended results, improve the performance of the laboratories of Sudanese Standards and Metrology organization and education the staff at the SSMO at all level on ISO/IEC 17025-2005. According to Chi-square test result in the analysis which gave Significant Value < 0.05 for all hypotheses and which reject the null hypotheses and accept the researcher hypotheses:- • The awareness and perception of top managers of ISO will helped them in the process of evaluation and measuring the system as well achieving intended result. • Work environment inside the lab is suitable and helps in correct testing results and provide reliable and high quality output of services. • Implementing ISO system enhances the performance and the quality of the laboratory. • There is a system to identify training needs and staff training in SSMO.